GLAAD

What Does GLAAD Mean?

The Quick Answer

GLAAD means the organization formerly known as the "Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation."

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GLAAD is a US non-governmental media monitoring organization founded in 1985, by LGBT people in the media. It is devoted to countering media discrimination against LGBTQIA issues and promoting understanding, acceptance, and equality. GLAAD was an acronym for "Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation." However, in March 2013, GLAAD was adopted as the primary name of the group, as the full name could be perceived as excluding bisexual and transgender issues. You can vist the GLAAD website at glaad.org.

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When I write GLAAD, I mean this:

The alliance is now officially only known by the acronym GLAAD.

Summary of Key Points

"Organization Formerly Known as the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation" is, by far, the most common meaning for GLAAD when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

GLAAD
Definition:	Organization Formerly Known as the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
Type:	Acronym
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers